US Bridges

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Oregon · 00.6 S Jacksonville Wcl · Structure no. 03774A272 03304

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,002
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek in Jackson County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,002 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOr 238 (hwy 272)
CrossesJackson Creek
Location00.6 S Jacksonville Wcl
RouteState Highway 238
CountyJackson County
StateOregon
Coordinates42.31566, -122.97249
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,002 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek carry?

About 7,002 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Or 238 (hwy 272) over Jackson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.